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They went to dinner with her husband's colleague and his wife - who very rudely shut down a conversation with the letter writer.

Five layers of quintessential Mediterranean flavors -- hummus, chickpeas, feta, scallion and herbs, and tzatziki -- make for a dip ideal for a party or a hearty vegetarian main.

As daughter plans an event to introduce everyone to her much-older boyfriend, her parent thinks just her friends should be there.

A look at the dizzying array of mattresses, bedding and gadgets designed to keep you from overheating at night ...

These classic American baked fruit desserts have common elements -- which explains why they're often confused for one another.

The world of vacuum forums is heated, helpful -- and tells us something about the state of modern appliances.

If the letter writer becomes terminally ill, can she ask her estranged son if he wants to be notified of her death?

Letter writer acts out explosively, blames resentment on wife who won't "work harder to make me feel like a priority."

While attending an opera in Paris, this couple was chastised by a fellow audience member about eating.

Three pounds of cherry tomatoes becomes a bright summer sauce in the time it takes to boil pasta.